New · posted Oct 14
Medline · Medical Devices
Spec QA
- Mundelein, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
This role specializes in one or two particular subsection(s) of our Quality Management System (e.g. Device Master Records, customer complaint, product hold, recalls, incoming quality). Responsible for basic building and maintaining quality documentation and processes such as product specifications, manufacturing tolerances, engineering drawings, inspection criteria, testing reports, ERP system analysis, customer complaint analysis and validations.
What you need
Education
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related field.
Certification / Licensure
- None
Work Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in Quality.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals, with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
- Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
- Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ), with an Intermediate skill in Excel.
- Experience in processing all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance, and drawing clear and concise conclusions.
- Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485).
- Position requires up to 10% travel
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$67,000.00 - $101,000.00 Annual
The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
What you'll do
- Assist in the development and implementation of processes, reports, data analysis and procedures within the defined area of specialization.
- Collaborate with multiple groups (both internal and external) to solve complex problems and continue to ensure compliance is maintained with FDA, ISO and internal requirements.
- Facilitate meetings with global business units, sales, marketing, branch personnel to manage project requirements and deadlines. Track and report progress periodically to management.
- Review all related documentation and analysis for completeness, accuracy, and assure the product and reports meets all specifications.
- Make recommendations and decisions based off the documentation and analysis that leads to better quality standards and customer experience.
Pay and benefits
$67,000 – $101,000 a year
Employer providedHealth insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Bonus/incentive eligible
Continuing education & training
Where you'll work
Mundelein, ILOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Mundelein, ILEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesMedline's statements, word for word
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 14, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 5% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Illinois18 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US111 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $67,000 | — | $101,000 |
| Illinois (middle half) | $84,000 | $99,000 | $99,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $71,250 | $80,000 | $99,000 |
This role: Medline's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 14, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 598 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medline's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 21 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs5
- Collaboration and leadership4
- GMP and compliance3
- Quality systems and risk2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
Company hiring pulse
Medline on Regulatory Jobs
- 46
- Open roles
- 36
- Distinct roles
- 20
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality41 89%
- Regulatory5 11%
By level
- Associate & Specialist28 61%
- Senior & Principal11 24%
- Director3 7%
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Spec QA at Medline
Open until filled. $67K–$101K a year, employer provided.